The Silver Brumby
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Sixth Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally. General wear on external hard cover. Pages bright. Binding tight.
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, The Silver Brumby chronicles the life of Thowra, a rare cream-coloured wild stallion born in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, whose striking appearance makes him both magnificent and hunted. Elyne Mitchell's lyrical prose captures the breathtaking landscape of the Australian high country with vivid, almost poetic intensity, immersing readers in a world where survival depends on speed, cunning, and an untameable spirit. The narrative follows Thowra as he outwits stockmen and rival horses alike, growing from a vulnerable foal into a legendary brumby whose freedom becomes the ultimate prize. Written with a deep reverence for nature and the wild horses that roam it, the story strikes a tone that is at once adventurous and tender, appealing to readers of all ages who are drawn to tales of courage and the wild. First published in 1958, it remains a cornerstone of Australian literature and a timeless celebration of freedom and the natural world.
Author: Elyne Mitchell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Hutchinson of London
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: Sixth Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally. General wear on external hard cover. Pages bright. Binding tight.
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, The Silver Brumby chronicles the life of Thowra, a rare cream-coloured wild stallion born in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, whose striking appearance makes him both magnificent and hunted. Elyne Mitchell's lyrical prose captures the breathtaking landscape of the Australian high country with vivid, almost poetic intensity, immersing readers in a world where survival depends on speed, cunning, and an untameable spirit. The narrative follows Thowra as he outwits stockmen and rival horses alike, growing from a vulnerable foal into a legendary brumby whose freedom becomes the ultimate prize. Written with a deep reverence for nature and the wild horses that roam it, the story strikes a tone that is at once adventurous and tender, appealing to readers of all ages who are drawn to tales of courage and the wild. First published in 1958, it remains a cornerstone of Australian literature and a timeless celebration of freedom and the natural world.